pacemakeralgebrai.jpgOur text is Pacemaker Algebra 1 published by Pearson Learning Group.

Table of Contents


This section includes class notes, broken down by chapter. Students: are you interested in acting as scribe? Ask Megan to get you set up on the scribe calendar.

Chapter 1: Numbers for Algebra
Chapter 2: Tools for Algebra
Chapter 3: Solving Equations

Class Binder


You need to maintain a 3-ring binder for Pre-Algebra class. This binder needs tabs in it, labeled as follows:
  • Current work (this is where you'll keep the home study assignment printout)
  • Archived work (move all previous chapter work here after the test)
  • Paper

Recent Blog Entries


Pre-Algebra's class blog is called Why Intercept. Here are the most recent entries.

  • Who is everyone's hero? Oct 18, 2011
    The unexplained question of the day: Who is everyones hero?  Many would say Jesus Christ.  I would agree with them. Some, however, might say Lady Gaga, or Benjamin Franklin.  If you like baseball, your hero would be Babe Ruth.&...
  • Dan Wheldon, champion Indy Car driver dies in fatal crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Oct 16, 2011
    The motorsports world has experienced a terrible loss this weekend. A turn two crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on lap 11 took the life of famed British racer Dan Wheldon.Wheldon was known for his personality and humor, second only to his success...
  • Introduction to "Why Intercept?" Oct 14, 2011
    Many may wonder where this blog idea came from.  Truth be told, no one does.  What is this blog even about?  Well, our lead writers see each other at school, and say "What should I write about?"  One of the lead writers said th...